The balmy weather and the World Cup has seen Brits rush to the supermarket aisles to stock up on beers and cold fizzy drinks.

Alex Albone, co-founder of Pipers Crisps, said there is a danger of a ‘crisps crisis’ (Rex)

Supplies of food-grade CO2 have been shrinking as plants the produce some of the necessary materials closed due to technical issues. The UK has been the worst hit by the shortage, with just one major supplier currently in operation.

Most drinks manufacturers are thought to hold at least two weeks’ worth of stocks, while retailers such as bars and bars generally hold more.